Battle Hardened
Owners: Michael Tabor and Susan Magnier
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
Bloodline: Chestnut colt by Giant's Causeway-Jen's Fashion, by Northern Fashion
Career record: Four starts, 1-2-0, $138,855
The lowdown: Broke his maiden with a victory in the Grade III Sam F. Davis Stakes. Grade I Florida Derby on March 31 at Gulfstream or Grade II Tampa Bay Derby on March 10 could be next.
Discreet Dancer
Owner: E. Paul Robsham Stables
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Bloodline: Chestnut colt by Discreet Cat-West Side Dancer, by Gone West
Career record: Two starts, 2-0-0, $57,500
The lowdown: Has won his first two starts, both at Gulfstream, by a combined 15¼ lengths. Possible for Grade II Fountain of Youth on Feb. 26.
Dullahan
Owner: Donegal Racing
Trainer: Dale Romans
Bloodline: Chestnut colt by Even the Score-Mining My Own, by Smart Strike
Career record: Six starts, 1-1-2, $392,091
The lowdown: Half-brother to 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird won the Grade I Breeders' Futurity last October but is expected to make his 2012 debut on the turf in the Palm Beach Stakes at Gulfstream on March 11. Missed a couple of works because of illness.
Empire Way
Owner: Heinz Steinmann
Trainer: Mike Harrington
Bloodline: Dark bay colt by Empire Maker-Delta Princess, by A.P. Indy
Career record: Four starts, 1-1-0, $112,000
The lowdown: Full brother to champion Royal Delta finished up a good second in the Grade II Robert B. Lewis Stakes.
Ever So Lucky
Owner: Augustin Stable
Trainer: Jonathan Sheppard
Bloodline: Bay colt by Indian Charlie-Bally Storm, by Summer Squall
Career record: Two starts, 1-1-0, $61,102
The lowdown: Followed up brilliant maiden win with runner-up effort in Grade II Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. Might be better suited as a miler, however.
Howe Great
Owner: Team Valor International
Trainer: Graham Motion
Bloodline: Dark bay colt by Hat Trick-Ginger Sea, by Western Winter
Career record: Four starts, 3-1-0, $121,500
The lowdown: Plan is to keep the colt on turf for the Palm Beach Stakes, but he broke his maiden on the dirt and pretty much toyed with his foes during his victory in the Kitten's Joy Stakes, going 11⁄16 miles.
Junebugred
Owners: Alex and JoAnn Lieblong
Trainer: Steve Hobby
Bloodline: Chestnut colt by Corinthian-Dixie Melody, by Dixieland Band
Career record: Three starts, 2-0-1, $95,400
The lowdown: Is 2-for-2 since stretching out to a mile, including a win in the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn on Jan. 16.
Liaison
Owner: Arnold Zetcher
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Bloodline: Bay colt by Indian Charlie-Galloping Gal, by Victory Gallop
Career record: Five starts, 3-0-1, $469,560
The lowdown: Grade I winner clipped heels and lost his rider in the stretch of the Grade II Robert B. Lewis.
Mr. Prankster
Owners: Mike Maker and Tom Conway
Trainer: Mike Maker
Bloodline: Bay colt by It's No Joke-Cremedelacramer, by Avenue of Flags
Career record: Six starts, 3-2-0, $118,372
The lowdown: After finishing 11th in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, has won both the Prevue and WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park to start the year.
Rousing Sermon
Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Bloodline: Chestnut colt by Lucky Pulpit-Rousing Again, by Awesome Again
Career record: Seven starts, 2-2-3, $298,000
The lowdown: Closed from the clouds to get second in the Grade I CashCall Futurity in December and was elevated to third via disqualification in the Grade II Robert B. Lewis.
Sabercat
Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Bloodline: Dark bay colt by Bluegrass Cat-Miner's Blessing, by Forty Niner
Career record: Six starts, 3-0-1, $681,420
The lowdown: Romped to a 4-length win in the Grade III Delta Jackpot Stakes after trailing the field at the half-mile mark.
Take Charge Indy
Owners: Chuck and Maribeth Sandford
Trainer: Patrick Byrne
Bloodline: Dark bay colt by A.P. Indy-Take Charge Lady, by Dehere
Career record: Five starts, 1-2-0, $121,000
The lowdown: Beautifully bred colt was fifth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and most recently second to El Padrino in a tough allowance test at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 29.
